Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.20.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDedicate Your Activities to the Supreme Lord
“The ruler of this island, the son of Mahārāja Priyavrata named Vītihotra, had two sons named Ramaṇaka and Dhātaki. He granted the two sides of the island to these two sons and then personally engaged himself in activities for the sake of the Supreme Personality of Godhead like his elder brother Medhātithi.”
What the purport teaches
- Vītihotra, a son of Mahārāja Priyavrata, ruled this island. His two sons were Ramaṇaka and Dhātaki.
- He granted the island’s two sides to these sons, placing them in charge.
- Like his elder brother Medhātithi, Vītihotra personally engaged in activities for the sake of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His example directs attention toward service to the Lord.
Try this today
Choose one small act of devotional service today and do it with the intention of pleasing the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
What activity can you consciously do for the sake of the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.